"You can't bully a supply-chain superpower," CNN host Fareed Zakaria penned an opinion article in The Washington Post on Friday, arguing that the US government has "misunderstood China's leverage — and made the US more vulnerable in the process."

The Chinese delegation at the WTO initiated a special agenda item, exposing the US for its misleading narrative and flawed logic in selectively focusing on the goods trade deficit when advocating so-called "reciprocal tariffs," while ignoring the substantial benefits it ...

Kenya is committed to free trade, and encourages trips and cooperation among nations, Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry of Kenya, told the Global Times on Friday, adding that “it is for this reason ...

In its global scientific collaborations, especially with Global South, China consistently maintains a people-centered approach that prioritizes solving urgent global challenges. One key distinction between China's approach and that of Global North in engaging with Global South countries lies in ...

Amid growing uncertainties which disturb the international trade order, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), focused on multilateral free trade, has emerged as a key driver of economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. It has demonstrated strong momentum in driving ...

China and Azerbaijan held the second round of bilateral market access negotiations on Azerbaijan's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Beijing on Friday, and agreed to substantially finalize the talks, according to a release from China's Ministry of ...

The first meeting of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism was held in London, Britain this week, which lasted two days. According to media reports, the second day of the talks stretched into the night on Tuesday (local time). ...

Asked to comment on the background and China's expectations for New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's upcoming visit to China, Foreign Ministry (FM) spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that this visit marks Prime Minister Luxon's first trip to China ...

Arm Holdings Plc chief executive officer Rene Haas said on Thursday that US export controls on China threaten to slow overall technological advances and are ultimately bad for consumers and companies, aligning himself with Nvidia Corp chief executive officer Jensen ...

The third Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo (TISIE) opened in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Thursday, attracting over 440 enterprises, ports and industry associations from around the world.

The world's first embodied intelligent robot 4S store is set to open in Beijing in August, the Global Times learned on Thursday. This marks a significant step in the commercialization and popularization of intelligent humanoid robots, positioning Beijing as a ...

The area of cotton planting in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reached 40.9 million mu (2.73 million hectares) in 2025, up 3.3 percent year-on-year, according to a report released by the China Cotton Association (CCA) on Thursday.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Thursday reiterated that China's export controls on rare earths are in line with international practice, and China is willing to further strengthen communication and dialogue on the issue with relevant countries.

China's merchandise trade achieved growth in both volume and quality from January to May, with emerging markets contributing more to the expansion, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday, reaffirming China's commitment to advancing high-level opening-up.

At the 2025 SNEC International Photovoltaic Power Generation & Energy Storage Technology and Equipment Conference & Exhibition in Shanghai, German and other European companies are showing great interest in cooperation with Chinese partners in areas such as procurement and joint ...

The Global Investment Cooperation Trends Forum Innovation and Technology was successfully held on Thursday at the CP Center in Beijing's Chaoyang District. As a parallel event to the 2025 Beijing CBD Forum, the forum convened leading global innovators, investors, ...

The total value-added output of China's seaside ports reached 6.7 trillion yuan ($931.42 billion) in 2024, accounting for 13.6 percent of the total economic output of those coastal cities, according to a report from the Ministry of Transport.

At a press conference of China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Thursday, a reporter noted that US President Donald Trump claimed in a social media post that China and the US have reached a deal, the US will collect a ...

At a press briefing of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Thursday, a reporter noted that China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao had assured the EU side that China is willing to establish a green channel for eligible applications ...

Asked about the first meeting of the China-US trade consultation mechanism, Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong said on Thursday that the two sides reached principled agreement on implementing the important consensus reached by the two heads of state ...

The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) hereby authorizes the Zhongpai Platform Network Technology Co, Ltd to fully dispose of a batch of idle medical bed equipment (including electric beds, ICU beds, manual beds, and accessories), totaling 53 sets. All ...

The world's first embodied intelligent robot 4S store is set to open in Beijing in August, the Global Times learned on Thursday. This marks a significant step in the commercialization and popularization of intelligent humanoid robots, positioning Beijing as a ...

At a regular press briefing of China's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, a reporter from Press Trust of India noted that China is holding talks on rare earth issues with various countries and regions, including the US and the EU, and ...

At a regular press briefing hosted by Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian on Thursday, a reporter asked about US President Donald Trump's latest remarks on China-US relations, according to a report on the website of China News Service.

Asked whether China can confirm US President Donald Trump's claim in a social media post that the US has reached a deal with China and China will supply rare earths magnets and others to the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson ...

The innovative drugs in China has witnessed a robust growing trend, dazzling equity market investors as it shines brightly in both the A-share and Hong Kong stock markets.

China's massive transport system consisting of rail, road, air and water ways handled 640 million inter-regional passenger trips, averaging 180 million trips per day, marking a 5.4 percent growth year-on-year, according to the 2024 China Transportation Industry Statistical Bulletin released ...

China's auto production and sales logged double-digit increases in the first five months of the year, a sign of vibrant consumption in the world's second-largest economy. The country's auto output totaled 12.83 million units during the period, up 12.7 percent from ...

Chinese customs officials have intercepted three shipments containing thousands of unlicensed blind boxes and plush toys mimicking Pop Mart's wildly popular "LABUBU" series, marking the latest crackdown on counterfeit trendy collectibles.

China has maintained its top position from the previous year and further widened its lead in research output, according to the latest Nature Index Research Leaders on Wednesday.

In the bustling heart of China's export powerhouse, Yiwu, located in East China's Zhejiang Province, a campaign to expand imports is underway. According to a report released by Yiwu Fabu, the city's official social media account, on Wednesday, the Yiwu ...

BRI science and technology cooperation is committed to enabling developing countries to keep pace with the global scientific and technological revolution and ensuring the fairness and accessibility of industrial transformation.

Chinese and African government officials and businesses are gathering in Changsha, Central China's Hunan Province, for the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, a major platform for China-Africa economic and trade cooperation, which is scheduled to kick off on Thursday. ...

Amid surging enthusiasm in Hong Kong's stock market and growing investor appetite for hard tech, Chinese robotics companies are igniting a new wave of IPO fever on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), a trend analysts predict will inject fresh ...

Shares of Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, listed in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, closed at HK$269.80 ($34.37) on Wednesday, surging 4.25 percent and reportedly hitting a record high.

Chinese rare-earth conglomerate JL MAG Rare-Earth Co said on Wednesday that it had obtained export licenses issued by national authorities for exports to destinations including the US, Europe and Southeast Asia.

It is reported that the departure tax refund policy has been upgraded again, and many netizens are envious that overseas tourists can come to China and enjoy a pleasant shopping spree. What benefits can the "upgraded" departure tax refund policy ...

The first meeting of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism that was held in London led to new progress in addressing each other's economic and trade concerns, China's state broadcaster CCTV reported on Wednesday.

The United States should resolve trade disputes with China through equal dialogue and mutually beneficial cooperation, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has said.

Chinese vice premier urges China, U.S. to honor commitments, take action on consensus to safeguard hard-won dialogue outcomes

Chinese vice premier says no winners in trade wars, China doesn't seek conflict but won't be intimidated by one

Since the establishment of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in 2000, China's total import and export value with Africa has increased from less than 100 billion yuan ($13.92 billion) in 2000 to 2.1 trillion yuan in 2024, a cumulative growth ...

When asked to brief the details and outcomes of the first meeting of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism held in London from Monday to Tuesday, and if there were any concrete plans for the next steps in the ...

White House AI czar David Sacks said on Tuesday (US time) at the AWS Summit in Washington that China is three to six months behind the US in AI, marking one of the latest comments concerning the two country's standings ...

A total of 13 Chinese automakers made a statement on Wednesday, promising to unify their supplier payment time to within 60 days, in a move to ensure the stability of the automobile sector supply chain, according to a post released ...

Ahead of the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, the General Administration of Customs of China released upbeat trade figures, highlighting the robust growth and vitality of China-Africa economic and trade cooperation.

Over 500 participants from Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America gathered in the Thai capital on Tuesday for the 2025 Hehe Civilization Forum to embark on discussions promoting mutual understanding, deepening cross-cultural engagement, and jointly addressing global challenges through civilizational ...

China's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), held a symposium on Tuesday, soliciting opinions and suggestions from private enterprises primarily in the technology sector on the formulation of the country's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), according to ...

Brazil's plan to sell its first sovereign debt in the Chinese market is an important step for Brazil in expanding its financing channels and strengthening financial cooperation with China, as well as a clear indication of the growing appeal of ...

With more foreign travelers visiting China and reporting positive experiences, the country's inbound consumption market continues to grow. Data from the State Taxation Administration (STA) on Tuesday showed that from April 27-May 26, the number of tax-refund-on-departure transactions surged by ...

Officials of six ministries on Tuesday interpreted measures under the guideline that China issued on Monday to improve livelihoods and address public concerns. The guideline was introduced to further safeguard and improve people's livelihoods, focusing on addressing urgent public concerns ...

On Tuesday morning, the No. 75052 China-Europe freight train departed from Jiaozhou Station in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province. The departure marked a milestone, as the cumulative number of China-Europe freight trains has now exceeded 110,000, with the cumulative value ...

China will further advance comprehensive reforms in the vibrant southern city of Shenzhen, in South China's Guangdong Province, and push for greater innovation and opening-up in the city, according to a set of guidelines unveiled on Tuesday.

The European auto industry is rapidly transitioning toward electrification. On the one hand, European carmakers are facing stricter emissions targets; on the other hand, there is a growing acceptance of EVs among European consumers. These factors present opportunities for the ...

The first meeting of China-US economic, trade consultation mechanism entered its second day on Tuesday (local time) in London, Yuyuantantian, a social media account affiliated with state broadcaster CCTV reported, noting the meeting started in the morning and continued after ...

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao conducted frank and pragmatic exchanges with UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds on further deepening China-UK economic and trade cooperation on Monday, per a readout issued by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Tuesday night.

The world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier and refueling vessel, Haiyang Shiyou 301, completed the largest single ship-to-ship LNG single refueling mission to date in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Tuesday.

China's market regulatory authority announced on Tuesday that a draft regulation for supervising live-streaming e-commerce is now open for public feedback. The proposed measures seek to enhance supervision of the fast-growing live-streaming e-commerce industry, while promoting a healthy market environment.

China airlines continue to increase its efforts in international and regional routes with opening and increasing the frequency of overseas routes as the summer travel peak is approaching.

The central government will further increase the monthly minimum standard for the basic pension for urban and rural residents by 20 yuan ($2.79) while the basic pension for retirees will also be appropriately raised, an official with the Ministry of ...

Chinese chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) recently filed a lawsuit in a federal court based in Washington DC, accusing the US chip company Micron Technology of spreading false claims that YMTC's chips pose a threat to US national security, ...

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Tuesday that, due to the complexity of the case, it has decided to extend the anti-dumping investigation period for certain pork and pig by-products originating from the EU until December 16, 2025, in ...

At a regular press briefing of China's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, a reporter noted that many foreign companies have recently continued to invest in China; the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, the German Chamber of Commerce and others said ...

On June 6, State Grid Suzhou Power Supply Company held a press conference on the practice of fulfilling responsibilities in serving local economic and social development in 2024 and released the "2024 Social Responsibility Report of State Grid Suzhou Power ...

China's recent announcement of new regulations to strengthen export control measures on certain rare earth-related items is a measure driven by its domestic industrial sustainable development needs. The move aligns with international management standards and reflects China's responsibilities as a ...

On Tuesday morning, No. 75052 China-Europe freight train departed from Jiaozhou Station in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province. According to China Railway Group Co, the departure marks a significant milestone, as the cumulative number of China-Europe freight trains has now ...

Recently, reporters from People's Daily (PD) engaged in face-to-face communication with Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei (Ren) on various hot topics of public interest at the company's headquarters in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province. From this interaction, we genuinely felt the confidence ...

The first meeting of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism will continue on Tuesday (local time), according to Yuyuantantian, a social media account affiliated with the state broadcaster CCTV.

Australia's potential pivot toward expanding free-trade agreements reflects a broader global trend, fueled by increasing awareness among nations of the destabilizing risks posed by US trade protectionism.

In recent days, some US officials and media outlets have consistently raised concerns about the rare-earth issue. These claims by US media outlets are clearly an attempt to sway public opinion, deliberately stirring up confusion ahead of China-US trade talks. ...

China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) exports continued to surge in May, as the Chinese NEV industry's economy of scale further manifested itself, along with an expanding global footprint of Chinese auto brands, with their international recognition steadily growing, an industry report ...

China's Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu met with the newly appointed Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat Eduardo Pedrosa in Beijing on Monday. Ma said that faced with the challenges of intensified unilateralism and protectionism, APEC, as the most influential ...

China's exports of rare earths in May increased by 23 percent from April to 5,864.60 tons, with total exports from January to May growing by 2.3 percent year-on-year to 24,827 tons, according to data released by the General Administration of ...

The EU remained China's second-largest trading partner in the first five months of 2025, with trade totaling 2.3 trillion yuan ($317 billion), up 2.9 percent year-on-year and accounting for 12.8 percent of China's total, according to data released by the ...

A Shenzhen-based tech company's general-purpose intelligent humanoid robot, with a self-developed large model, has been deployed in an automotive factory, performing intelligent tasks across multiple scenarios, including quality inspection, assembly, logistics, and maintenance. This marks the first full-scenario validation of ...

The "Su Super League," officially called the Jiangsu City Football League - an amateur football league in East China's Jiangsu Province that has become a national sensation - has attracted a surge of fans traveling across cities to attend matches, ...

Multiple foreign institutions are becoming increasingly bullish on China's capital market despite external challenges, as the world's second-largest economy shows strong resilience thanks to a series of policies aimed at spurring growth momentum and injecting valuable stability and certainty into ...

As China's consumer market continues to expand and diversify, international theme park operators are ramping up their presence in the country, betting on the growing appetite for immersive entertainment and family-friendly leisure experiences.

In response to a media question on whether China plans to open the “green channel” to other countries or regions as it announced last Saturday it is willing to expedite exports of rare-earth minerals and magnets to Europe or open ...

Responding to a question over further information about the first meeting of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism, which topics China attaches special importance at the meeting and what's China's expectations for the meeting, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin ...

China's total goods imports and exports in yuan-denominated terms rose to 17.94 trillion yuan in the first five months of 2025, up 2.5% year on year, official data showed Monday.

The total trade value between China and the US in the first five months of 2025 declined by 8.1 percent, with the US remaining China's third-largest trading partner, according to the latest customs data released on Monday.

China's manufactured equipment exports remained robust in the first five months of the year, providing solid support for the country's foreign trade growth.

A garment factory in Yiyang county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi Province, which is accused of producing "sun-protective" clothing that fails to block ultraviolet rays — was shut down by local market regulator on Monday, after being exposed by the ...

The Europe Union (EU) remained China's second-largest trading partner in the first five months of 2025, with total trade reaching 2.3 trillion yuan ($317 billion), up 2.9 percent year-on-year, and accounting for 12.8 percent of China's total trade. Exports to ...

China's A-share market opened on a positive note on Monday, with the Shanghai Composite Index climbing nearly 0.4 percent in intraday trading at 10:20 am, reclaiming the 3,400-point mark, helped by the renewed China-US trade talks in London.

China's foreign trade has maintained resilience and stable growth since the beginning of this year despite challenges from external environment, official data showed on Monday.

China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, edged down in May, but core CPI growth expanded year-on-year, indicating positive price dynamics, official data showed on Monday.

The central processing platform of Phase I of the Kenli 10-2 oilfield, part of the Bohai Sea's billion-ton oilfield group, has been successfully installed using offshore float-over technology, setting a new record in the region for platform size and weight, ...

Considering the public's welfare, it becomes essential for the US to further lower its tariffs imposed on Chinese imports. Doing so would allow American families to access high-quality imported goods at more affordable prices.

The China-Laos Railway, a key infrastructure project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is significantly enhancing trade cooperation between China and Southeast Asia, particularly in the agricultural sector, according to a report on Sunday.

US consumers likely faced slightly faster inflation in May, notably for merchandise, as businesses gradually pass along higher tariffs, Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing a survey of economists.

By further optimizing innovation transformation processes and fostering an open innovation ecosystem, the Yangtze River Delta is well-positioned to strengthen its efforts in building world-class industrial clusters, playing an increasingly central role in global economic and technological competition.

The main civil engineering work of the radio telescope project in Qitai county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, was completed and capped on Sunday, marking a milestone in its construction, the China Media Group reported.

The China Ocean Economic Development Index, which gauges nation's ocean economic development, rose to 125.2 in 2024, up 2.3 percent year on year, according to a report released by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the latest example of the strong ...

China and Central Asia have in recent years continuously strengthened cooperation in a wide range of areas from infrastructure connectivity to trade. The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway (CKU Railway), scheduled to begin construction in 2025, is a prime example of growing ties. ...

The number of visitors to Hong Kong has continued to increase, as the city attracted about 20 million tourist trips in the first five months of this year, of which Chinese mainland tourists accounted for about three-quarters, with about 10-percent ...

Asked to comment on media claims that heavy metal levels in rivers such as the Kok River and the Sai River in Thailand have exceeded the standard, which is suspected to be caused by mining activities by Chinese companies in ...

European companies in China are ramping up innovation in fields such as biomedicine and advanced manufacturing, in a bid to provide higher-end equipment with more customized solutions for the Chinese market.

The Port of Los Angeles, the largest and busiest container port in the US, has seen job opportunities drop sharply due to the US government's hefty tariffs imposed on the world, according to a report from chinanews.com on Sunday.